Printing cost:
We calculate cost per page by dividing the current product price by the stated page yield.
Page yield is the manufacturer’s ISO/IEC standard estimate (results vary by coverage and print settings).
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Current Stock
77
This product will work in the following printers:
Hewlett Packard Laserjet Pro M402DN | Laserjet Pro M402DW | Laserjet Pro M402N | Laserjet Pro MFP M426DW | Laserjet Pro MFP M426FDN | Laserjet Pro MFP M426FDW
Colour:
cpu-product:
2131
atc-product:
1706
Yield:
3100
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Why switch to Cartridge World Own-Brand Ink & Toner Cartridges?
✔ Up to 50% cheaper than original brand cartridges!
✔ Outstanding print quality guaranteed to be comparable to the originals.
✔ Reliable performance and tested for printer compatibility and number of prints.
✔ 2 Year warranty and will not invalidate your printer warranty.
We guarantee our cartridges won't damage your printer!
We understand some people are cautious about using own-brand cartridges — but at Cartridge World, you’re in safe hands.
Our own-brand cartridges are rigorously tested and trusted by thousands of customers. In fact, we're so confident in their quality that we offer a 100% guarantee: if your printer is ever damaged as a result of using a Cartridge World own-brand cartridge, we’ll repair or replace it free of charge — no matter how old your printer is.
Issues like this are incredibly rare, but your peace of mind matters to us.
If you’ve got questions or need advice, feel free to contact our expert team at customerservice@cartridgeworld.co.uk or call us on 01423 701704 — we’re here to help.
✔ Next Day Delivery Available | ✔ 2-Year Warranty | ✔ Money Back Guarantee | ✔ High Quality Prints Every Time |
Brand: Cartridge World
Replaces: Original HP 26A (CF226A)
Type: Toner Cartridge
Colour: Black
Yield: 3100 pages @ 5% coverage
Does not invalidate your printer warranty
Compatible CF226A Toner Cartridge - (CF226A)
This low cost compatible Black CF226A toner cartridge is suitable for all types of printing and will deliver excellent results.
The compatible CF226A replaces the original HP 26A (CF226A) toner cartridge and costs less, ensuring you experience similar high quality while reducing print costs. Our toner cartridges will not invalidate your printer's warranty. All Cartridge World branded supplies are designed to meet the performance of the printer manufacturer.
Cartridge World toner cartridges are manufactured to the highest-quality standards and are suitable for use in the home, schools, small businesses and larger offices. This printer cartridge page yield is approximately 3100 pages at 5% average coverage.
Buy your Compatible HP CF226A Toner from Cartridge World and save money.
Cartridge World supplies a genuine alternative to printer brands, with impressive savings while achieving high quality printing. With our multi-buy savings, the more you buy, the more you save! Great for those who like to stock up on print consumables to ensure printer downtime is avoided.
Payments can be made using PayPal and all major debit and credit cards through our secure website. All our cartridges include free speedy delivery in the price meaning you will get the cartridge you need when you want it. If you have any questions about the compatible CF226A toner the Cartridge World team are available on the telephone, chat or email to answer questions about your order or offer technical support.
Your Printer Guarantee.
You have peace of mind as our compatible cartridges come with a full 2 year warranty and remember using Cartridge World compatible CF226A cartridges will not invalidate your printer warranty. By law, manufacturers aren’t allowed to invalidate your warranty if you use own-brand printer cartridges. If something does go wrong and our own-brand cartridges are to blame, we’ll take over the manufacturer’s warranty, offer you phone support and repair or replace your printer if needed.
Upgrade your printing experience today with cost-effective and high-quality premium compatible CF226A printer cartridges from Cartridge World with free delivery and a 2 year guarantee.
Compatible vs OEM Toner – Which Should I Choose?
OEM (Original HP 26A / CF226A): Manufactured by HP for HP printers, designed for manufacturer-certified consistency and support.
Compatible (Cartridge World): A cost-effective alternative, tested for reliable performance and crisp mono text.
Cost per page: Compatible toner is typically cheaper per page for everyday office printing.
Warranty: Our compatible CF226A is backed by a 2-year warranty and does not invalidate your printer warranty.
Power on the printer and open the front cover to access the toner.
Remove the old toner cartridge by pulling it out by the handle.
Unpack the new CF226A cartridge and gently rock it side-to-side 5–6 times to distribute toner.
Remove any protective clips or sealing tape (if present).
Slide the cartridge into place until it clicks, then close the cover.
If prompted, print a test page to confirm print quality.
If you see a cartridge message after fitting, remove and reseat the cartridge and restart the printer. If you need help, call 01423 701704.
Product FAQs – Compatible HP 26A (CF226A)
How do I know if CF226A fits my printer?
Check the toner code on the cartridge currently in your printer (CF226A / HP 26A) or your printer model. If you’re unsure, call 01423 701704 or email customerservice@cartridgeworld.co.uk and we’ll confirm for you.
How many pages does this cartridge print?
Prints approximately 3,100 pages @ 5% coverage. Actual yield varies depending on what you print (graphics, density, duplex use and settings).
Will a compatible CF226A affect my printer warranty?
No. Using third-party supplies does not invalidate your printer warranty. Our compatible CF226A is covered by a 2-year warranty.
Do the cartridges display toner levels?
In most cases, compatible cartridges are designed to work like originals and display toner levels. If your printer behaves differently after a firmware update, contact us and we’ll help.
What are firmware updates and can they affect compatibles?
Firmware updates are updates released by printer manufacturers (e.g. HP) that can change cartridge authentication. Occasionally, an update may stop third-party cartridges from working. In most cases you can’t undo an update, but you can often switch automatic updates off to prevent it.
The cartridge looks different to the original — will it fit?
Yes. Third-party cartridges must differ slightly from originals for legal reasons, but they are still designed to fit your printer and are tested rigorously. Appearance can vary slightly between batches/suppliers, but compatibility is maintained.
Troubleshooting: cartridge not recognised / light prints
Remove and reseat the cartridge, restart the printer, and ensure all protective tape is removed. Gently rock the cartridge to redistribute toner. If the issue followed a firmware update, contact us for support.
Cartridge World wants you to print happy. We want the experience you have with Cartridgeworld.co.uk to be trouble-free. However, in the unlikely event that you do have a problem, everything we sell is covered by our 100% Satisfaction Guarantee.
We guarantee that your standard printer warranty will not be invalidated by using our Cartridge World branded cartridges. In the rare event that any of our cartridges do cause a problem with your printer, we'll arrange for your printer to be replaced if it can't be repaired
Cartridge World wants you to print happy. We want the experience you have with Cartridgeworld.co.uk to be trouble-free. However, in the unlikely event that you do have a problem, everything we sell is covered by our 100% Satisfaction Guarantee.
